Eric Wickham
@ericwickham.ca
🔎 Ontario Reporter and Digital Production Lead @pressprogress.ca
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Eric Wickham
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· Dec 4
the fun thing about working in small market news is I have hundreds of bylines like this and there's nothing I can do about it.
Richie Assaly, as modest as ever, nailing it in the Globe and Mail.
Danielle Smith blames immigrants for Alberta's economic woes, and polling suggests that most residents agree with her.
Now, the province wants to enact policies that will treat newcomers as second-class citizens.
Here's me, somehow, in the Globe & Mail:
Now, the province wants to enact policies that will treat newcomers as second-class citizens.
Here's me, somehow, in the Globe & Mail:
Opinion: Alberta’s shameless attempt to scapegoat immigrants
Opponents of secession have been vocal, but where are the people standing up for newcomers to the province?
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Richie Assaly, as modest as ever, nailing it in the Globe and Mail.
Reposted by Eric Wickham
People who took part in the reading included Saint John resident Helmi Alfarra, who was born and raised in the Gaza Strip. “I lost 280 members of my family in this genocide, including my uncle and his nine children... In the ‘Say Their Names’ list there were 103 from my family."
Names of more than 21,600 children in Gaza killed in Israeli attacks read aloud
Volunteers gathered in Saint John recently to read out the names of more than 21,600 children killed during Israel's prolonged
nbmediacoop.org
September 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
People who took part in the reading included Saint John resident Helmi Alfarra, who was born and raised in the Gaza Strip. “I lost 280 members of my family in this genocide, including my uncle and his nine children... In the ‘Say Their Names’ list there were 103 from my family."
Calling the 200th Spiderman movie "Brand New Day" shows a level of disdain for the audience that I almost respect.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is officially the highest-grossing film ever in the U.S. 💰 🕷️
It surpassed ‘The Force Awakens’
It surpassed ‘The Force Awakens’
September 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Calling the 200th Spiderman movie "Brand New Day" shows a level of disdain for the audience that I almost respect.
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All of this coverage of AI Doomerism making you anxious? It's nonsense and you can go back to your more pressing concerns. If you want to learn more:
buttondown.com/maiht3k/arch...
buttondown.com/maiht3k/arch...
What To Read To Stay Grounded Amidst AI Doomerism
Our recommendations for the anxious and perplexed By: Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna and Decca Muldowney There’s a subculture within the “AI” industry that...
buttondown.com
September 18, 2026 at 12:13 AM
All of this coverage of AI Doomerism making you anxious? It's nonsense and you can go back to your more pressing concerns. If you want to learn more:
buttondown.com/maiht3k/arch...
buttondown.com/maiht3k/arch...
It's interesting to see actual movement stemming from the prevailing ideological divide within a conservative political apparatus.
How many more right wing parties in Canada have this internal conflict between MAGA-esque culture warriors and business people that really hate taxes?
How many more right wing parties in Canada have this internal conflict between MAGA-esque culture warriors and business people that really hate taxes?
We all got to watch a little #bcpoli history being today made as several MLAs who left the BC Cons announced they are joining existing party CentreBC and Peter Milobar will be taking over from Mike Bernier as leader
September 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM
It's interesting to see actual movement stemming from the prevailing ideological divide within a conservative political apparatus.
How many more right wing parties in Canada have this internal conflict between MAGA-esque culture warriors and business people that really hate taxes?
How many more right wing parties in Canada have this internal conflict between MAGA-esque culture warriors and business people that really hate taxes?
Between this, the Globe and Mail piece, and his upcoming (second!!) book, I couldn't be more proud of my friend Jeremy.
He's a great reporter, managed to do this very difficult job on his own terms, always led with his principles, and we all benefit from his work.
He's a great reporter, managed to do this very difficult job on his own terms, always led with his principles, and we all benefit from his work.
NEW: For @macleans.bsky.social, I wrote about how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fusing corporate and state power to help build what I call the New Authoritarianism.
macleans.ca/politics/dan...
macleans.ca/politics/dan...
Danielle Smith Is Putting Alberta Up for Sale - Macleans.ca
The corporate lobbyist-turned-premier is letting the private sector run the government
macleans.ca
September 18, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Between this, the Globe and Mail piece, and his upcoming (second!!) book, I couldn't be more proud of my friend Jeremy.
He's a great reporter, managed to do this very difficult job on his own terms, always led with his principles, and we all benefit from his work.
He's a great reporter, managed to do this very difficult job on his own terms, always led with his principles, and we all benefit from his work.
Great Q&A but I am a little disappointed that the manager isn't also in character.
Q: A lot of people struggle to categorize Angine de Poitrine. How would you describe Vol. II?
A: BLEEEEAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGCHHHHHHHHHHHHCCCC
Q: A lot of people struggle to categorize Angine de Poitrine. How would you describe Vol. II?
A: BLEEEEAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGCHHHHHHHHHHHHCCCC
I spoke to Angine de Poitrine's manager about how the band is navigating their explosive success.
Final stretch in our Polaris Music Prize spotlight series for The Grind.
@polarismusicprize.bsky.social
Final stretch in our Polaris Music Prize spotlight series for The Grind.
@polarismusicprize.bsky.social
Polaris Prize Spotlight: All Hail Angine de Poitrine, Alien Overlords of Quebecois Rock
The polka-dot clad experimental rock duo from Saguenay, Quebec, went viral this spring following the release of their Polaris-nominated album ‘Vol. II.’ Now, they’re taking over the world…
www.thegrindmag.ca
September 18, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Great Q&A but I am a little disappointed that the manager isn't also in character.
Q: A lot of people struggle to categorize Angine de Poitrine. How would you describe Vol. II?
A: BLEEEEAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGCHHHHHHHHHHHHCCCC
Q: A lot of people struggle to categorize Angine de Poitrine. How would you describe Vol. II?
A: BLEEEEAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGCHHHHHHHHHHHHCCCC
This is insane, because the story about this that gained traction (in my humble opinion) completely mischaracterizes that memo from senior CBC staff.
It never said 9/11 wasn't a terrorist attack, it said to attribute that statement to a source.
It never said 9/11 wasn't a terrorist attack, it said to attribute that statement to a source.
Breaking News: Kash Patel briefly halted some FBI cooperation with Canada over references to Sept. 11 by the nation’s public broadcaster.
F.B.I. Temporarily Halted Cooperation With Canada Over References to 9/11
The abrupt move by Kash Patel, the bureau’s director, came as President Trump was ramping up his attacks on the country.
nyti.ms
September 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM
This is insane, because the story about this that gained traction (in my humble opinion) completely mischaracterizes that memo from senior CBC staff.
It never said 9/11 wasn't a terrorist attack, it said to attribute that statement to a source.
It never said 9/11 wasn't a terrorist attack, it said to attribute that statement to a source.
just a reminder that sending me this photo is actually violence
September 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM
just a reminder that sending me this photo is actually violence
Ok but seriously if you're publishing stuff, we're aware of eachother/friendly and you want a way to organically give your work a bit of a boost message me.
spite creating group chats because I wanted them forever but don't use them (no image share so my screenshots are useless)
September 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Ok but seriously if you're publishing stuff, we're aware of eachother/friendly and you want a way to organically give your work a bit of a boost message me.
Reposted by Eric Wickham
spite creating group chats because I wanted them forever but don't use them (no image share so my screenshots are useless)
September 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
spite creating group chats because I wanted them forever but don't use them (no image share so my screenshots are useless)
On its own, it's not funny that Raygun is Australian, or bad at breakdancing, or that she was in the olympics for breakdancing.
But all of those things combined are definitely funny.
But all of those things combined are definitely funny.
September 18, 2026 at 3:22 AM
On its own, it's not funny that Raygun is Australian, or bad at breakdancing, or that she was in the olympics for breakdancing.
But all of those things combined are definitely funny.
But all of those things combined are definitely funny.
I personally believe that the developers at Bluesky should be working around the clock to get more of my (Eric Wickham) posts into everyone's feeds.
It's a good idea I think.
It's a good idea I think.
September 17, 2026 at 2:46 AM
I personally believe that the developers at Bluesky should be working around the clock to get more of my (Eric Wickham) posts into everyone's feeds.
It's a good idea I think.
It's a good idea I think.
Important tv update: I would have called it The Meh-ntalist
September 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Important tv update: I would have called it The Meh-ntalist
When I was growing up a toxicity score was when we all went down to the HMV and stole as many copies of this bad boy as we could.
September 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
When I was growing up a toxicity score was when we all went down to the HMV and stole as many copies of this bad boy as we could.
Maybe we dont need reddit
September 17, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Maybe we dont need reddit
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AMAZING NEWS AMID THE CONSTANT BARRAGE OF EVIL AND DARKNESS.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we get to announce the return of @emmaarkell.bsky.social to the PressProgress team this month! Emma will be assuming the role of Associate Editor and providing coverage on the Health beat.
September 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
AMAZING NEWS AMID THE CONSTANT BARRAGE OF EVIL AND DARKNESS.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
Reposted by Eric Wickham
So happy to see @emmaarkell.bsky.social rightfully back at PressProgress!
She'll be taking over the Health beat and assuming editing responsibilities while I go on mat leave.
In spite of the rollercoaster of a year this has been, it's been such a privilege to work with this team. Adios for now 🙂
She'll be taking over the Health beat and assuming editing responsibilities while I go on mat leave.
In spite of the rollercoaster of a year this has been, it's been such a privilege to work with this team. Adios for now 🙂
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we get to announce the return of @emmaarkell.bsky.social to the PressProgress team this month! Emma will be assuming the role of Associate Editor and providing coverage on the Health beat.
September 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
So happy to see @emmaarkell.bsky.social rightfully back at PressProgress!
She'll be taking over the Health beat and assuming editing responsibilities while I go on mat leave.
In spite of the rollercoaster of a year this has been, it's been such a privilege to work with this team. Adios for now 🙂
She'll be taking over the Health beat and assuming editing responsibilities while I go on mat leave.
In spite of the rollercoaster of a year this has been, it's been such a privilege to work with this team. Adios for now 🙂
This is exactly what this is like
September 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
This is exactly what this is like
This is such great news. Emma is an incredible journalist, and we missed her in the newsroom.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we get to announce the return of @emmaarkell.bsky.social to the PressProgress team this month! Emma will be assuming the role of Associate Editor and providing coverage on the Health beat.
September 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
This is such great news. Emma is an incredible journalist, and we missed her in the newsroom.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
Reposted by Eric Wickham
Very happy to be back at @pressprogress.ca starting this week, now in the role of Associate Editor! I'll be covering the health beat while my colleague is on maternity leave, so please send story tips and let me know what's not being covered enough in health.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we get to announce the return of @emmaarkell.bsky.social to the PressProgress team this month! Emma will be assuming the role of Associate Editor and providing coverage on the Health beat.
September 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Very happy to be back at @pressprogress.ca starting this week, now in the role of Associate Editor! I'll be covering the health beat while my colleague is on maternity leave, so please send story tips and let me know what's not being covered enough in health.
People are talking about bot swarms destroying the internet (speculative, fanciful) when they should be worried about the wasp swarms on the patios (real, pointy)
September 16, 2026 at 4:47 AM
People are talking about bot swarms destroying the internet (speculative, fanciful) when they should be worried about the wasp swarms on the patios (real, pointy)
Dear lord
September 16, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Dear lord